PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS·Florissant, Missouri
Responsible for preparing exam rooms, documenting patient history and vital signs, and assisting providers with minor medical procedures. Manages clinical inventory, performs point-of-care testing, and ensures adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols.
1.
Performs the daily Exam room preparation and inventory management 1.
Correctly prepares exam room 2.
Sets up appropriate trays and equipment for testing to be done during the visit 3.
Cleans/disinfects room according to cleaning standards 4.
Stocks exam rooms per clinic standards 5.
Secures equipment and supplies at the end of the clinic day 6.
Assures that sufficient supplies are available 7.
Forwards supply order to site manager/administrator per clinic procedure 8.
Checks for expired supplies and medications on a monthly basis and removes the expired supplies and gives to the site manager/administrator 9.
Inventories patient assistant medications daily, as per clinic procedure
2.
Prepares Patient & Rooming Documentation per Clinic Standard 1.
Performs chart audits in preparation for appointments 2.
Verifies patient identity 3.
Obtains and documents patient history 4.
Obtains and documents patients chief complaint/reason for visit 5.
Obtains and documents vital signs 6.
Height, weight, BMI, BP, RR, Pulse, Oxygen saturation 7.
Length, weight, head circumference, BMI, BP, RR, Pulse, Oxygen saturation 8.
Rechecks vital signs if first set was out of normal range 9.
Completes and documents screenings appropriately: tobacco, alcohol, recreational drugs, fall risk, PHQ-9 10.
Reviews allergies and documents accordingly 11.
Reviews chart alerts and recommends appropriate referrals 12.
Initiates patient education according to the individual needs of the patient and gaps in care 13.
Elicits and incorporates patient feedback regarding the plan of care and notifies the nurse or provider 14.
Notifies provider/nurse that the patient is ready to be seen 15.
Records in the electronic health record the disposition of missed appointments, no show appointments, patients that left without being seen and then initiates tracking 16.
Makes phone calls and mails letters according to provider instruction per clinical policy
3.
Provider Assistance and Minor Procedures 1.
Chaperones provider as needed and during sensitive exams 2.
Assists provider with physical exams as needed, including pelvic exams, pap smears 3.
Prepares equipment and assists provider with specimen sampling, point of care testing and procedures 4.
Assures that consent is given and documented appropriately 5.
Assures that time outs are performed and documented appropriately 6.
Administers prescribed medications and injections per policy 7.
Performs dressing changes, ear lavage and eye irrigations according to policy 8.
Assures cleaning and sterilization procedures are adhered to according to policy
6.
Quality Measures and Continuity of Care 1.
Instructs/escorts patients to the next level of care for that day (x-ray, lab, pharmacy) 2.
Schedules appointments for continuity of care and to close care gaps 3.
Manages tasks in NextGen and Scans documents as needed 4.
Reviews and use Previsit planning sheets daily to prepare for appointments 5.
Discuss preventative services with the patients and documents any barriers 6.
Work with FOA/Scheduling if unable to perform scheduling needs 7.
Plan, organize and participate in quality projects appropriate to department 8.
Review monthly quality reports, encourage and lead team to meeting measure goals
Requires certification as a Medical Assistant to perform clinical duties in an Internal Medicine setting. Must be proficient in patient screening, specimen collection, and the use of electronic health records.
Market context
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